# Game Creators Simulator vs Retro Paper Game

The clearest difference is rating: Retro Paper Game at 5.0 against Game Creators Simulator's 2.8. Game Creators Simulator's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Game Creators Simulator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Retro Paper Game sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Retro Paper Game holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Game Creators Simulator has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Game Creators Simulator | Retro Paper Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-creators-simulator/id6498894424/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-paper-game/id6760788127/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 139 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Appscraft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652334821) | [Brian Solomon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847626540) |

## What reviewers say

### Game Creators Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-creators-simulator/id6498894424)

Build your own game development empire from a small studio to a global conglomerate. Manage resources, hire talent, and create legendary games across various genres. Compete or collaborate with others to achieve worldwide recognition in the gaming industry.

**Highlights:** Build a game dev studio empire, Manage resources and hire developers, Create games across various genres, Invest in new technologies, Compete and collaborate with rivals, Earn worldwide recognition and awards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Disable advertising | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100000 coins | $14.99 | one-time |


### Retro Paper Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-paper-game/id6760788127)

Engage in a hand-doodled action roguelite where your notebook comes to life. Battle ink-drawn enemies with D&D-inspired combat, explore zones, and upgrade your gear. Death is a temporary setback, allowing you to retain progress and items for future runs.

**Highlights:** Hand-doodled art style, D&D-inspired combat mechanics, Multiple hero archetypes, Perk trees and build customization, Procedurally generated zones, Persistent upgrades and loot system, Daily modifiers for replayability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ink Pouch | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ink Satchel | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ink Chest | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ink Vault | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Game Creators Simulator free?

Game Creators Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Retro Paper Game free?

Retro Paper Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Game Creators Simulator or Retro Paper Game?

Retro Paper Game is rated higher. Game Creators Simulator averages 2.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Retro Paper Game averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Game Creators Simulator or Retro Paper Game have ads?

Both Game Creators Simulator and Retro Paper Game show ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*